Massey Ferguson 1500: all source data

All 66 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $19,000 in 1974
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)12-speed gear
Power
Engine180 hp | 134.2 kW
Drawbar (claimed)150 hp | 111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)147.88 hp | 110.3 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes
(no label)Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel120 gal | 454.2 L
Hydraulic system15 gal | 56.8 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity15 gal | 56.8 L
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow25 gpm | 94.6 lpm
Total flow50 gpm | 189.2 lpm
Steering flow25 gpm | 94.6 lpm
Pto
Rear PTOoptional
Rear PTO Type1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 inches | 304 cm
Weight17200 lbs | 7801 kg
Front tire23.1-30
Rear tire23.1-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps60
Batteries2
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3150
(no label)diesel
(no label)8-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement573 ci | 9.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.50x4.50 inches | 114 x 114 mm
Power180 hp | 134.2 kW
Air cleanerdry
Compression17:1
Rated RPM3000
Torque386 lb-ft | 523.4 Nm
Torque RPM1600
Starter volts12
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)47.5 qts | 45.0 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch14-inch dry disc
(no label)Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front23.1-30
Ag rear23.1-30
Ag front18.4-30
Ag front18.4-38
Ag front23.1-34
Ag rear18.4-30
Ag rear18.4-38
Ag rear23.1-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 inches | 304 cm
Length210 inches | 533 cm
Height (cab)130 inches | 330 cm
Operating weight17200 lbs | 7801 kg
Ballasted weight20555 lbs | 9323 kg
Front tread68 to 88 inches | 172 to 223 cm
Rear tread68 to 88 inches | 172 to 223 cm